The image below shows UConn forward Alex Karaban who announced his decision to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to the Huskies. Other players who also reversed their decision to enter the draft include Mark Sears from Alabama and Caleb Love from Arizona.
Karaban, a rising junior, made his announcement on social media before the draft deadline. He has been a key starter for UConn, averaging 11.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in his sophomore season. Sears, who led Alabama’s offense, and Love, the Pac-12 Player of the Year, also made the decision to return to their respective teams.
Other players who decided to withdraw from the draft include Hunter Sallis from Wake Forest, Johnell Davis from Florida Atlantic, Payton Sandfort from Iowa, and many more. These players will be returning to their college teams for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, players like Johnny Furphy from Kansas, DaRon Holmes II from Dayton, and others have chosen to stay in the draft according to media reports.